Hurricane Katrina brings Employees, Jobs

A number of companies formerly in New Orleans have opened new offices in Houston, and in other Texas cities to a lesser extent.  This means new jobs in Texas, but the influx of job seekers means it might not be easy to find a job right now.

The best opportunities are for skilled workers in the Houston area.  A number of energy firms from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast decided to set-up shop in Houston following hurricane Katrina.  Many of these companies had previously considered moving to Houston because of its status as energy capital of the US, but the hurrican pushed them to make the move.

Perhaps the fewest opportunities are available for unskilled labor.  Houston was the evacuation destination for thousands of people that could not afford to leave New Orleans by their own means.  This has resulted in a number of unemployed evacuees in Houston.

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